Juventus manager Igor Tudor expressed frustration after the 1-1 Serie A draw against Hellas Verona, criticizing two key refereeing decisions that affected the result. Tudor highlighted both a controversial penalty against Joao Mario and a lenient yellow card for Gift Orban’s elbow on Federico Gatti.
Controversial Penalty Costs Juventus
The match’s turning point came when Verona were awarded a penalty following an alleged handball by Joao Mario. Tudor was vocal about the decision, calling it “shameful” and questioning the fairness of punishing a player who had no chance to see or react to the ball.
“The penalty that was given is shameful. Only people who have never played football could give that,” Tudor told the media, reflecting Juventus’ displeasure with Serie A officiating.
Orban’s Elbow: Red Card Overlooked
The second incident occurred moments later when Gift Orban elbowed Juventus defender Federico Gatti in the head. Despite the severity, Orban received only a yellow card. Tudor condemned the decision, emphasizing that the lack of a red card was unjust and inconsistent with prior league rulings.
“If you don’t give a red for that, honestly, it’s a disgrace. With VAR, today these two decisions – no… matches are decided like this,” Tudor said.
Tudor Criticizes Serie A Officiating
This is the second time in less than a week that Tudor has openly criticized referees, following Juventus’ 4-4 Champions League draw with Borussia Dortmund. The coach lamented the current standard of Serie A officiating, suggesting that inconsistent decisions continue to influence outcomes and undermine fair competition.
Conclusion and Upcoming Fixtures
Juventus must now regroup and focus on their next Serie A fixture, aiming to recover points lost due to controversial officiating. Tudor’s criticism signals ongoing scrutiny of referees and highlights the importance of VAR and consistent rule enforcement in upcoming matches.
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